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Upcoming Events

Bird Photography Meetup

Bird Photography Meetup

Saturday 27 June
Panorama Dr, Dundowran Beach QLD - 9am - 2 Hours
Melissa Arentsen
Learn how to catch those great bird life images.During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the variety of bird species that reside there.Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
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Master Your Camera Settings, Setup  Field Practice

Master Your Camera Settings, Setup Field Practice

Saturday 18 July
Dundowran Beach - 8:30am - 2 Hours
Melissa Arentsen
Struggling to get your camera settings right? Join Melissa for a relaxed, hands-on workshop with field practice in a beautiful outdoor setting.We'll start with an easy-to-follow breakdown of essential settings like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, then head outdoors for real-world practice. By the end, you'll feel confident setting up your camera and ready to capture beautiful images with intention and control.Part 1- Understanding your camera's main controls- The Exposure Triangle ISO, aperture, shutter speed- How to use different focus modes and white balance- Setting up for success image format, drive mode, and morePart 2- Guided shooting session among flowers, textures, and natural light- Practical support adjusting exposure and focus in real time- QA and feedback on your shotsPart 1 hour Classroom or shaded area Understanding your camera's main controlsThe Exposure Triangle ISO, aperture, shutter speedHow to use different focus modes and white balanceSetting up for success image format, drive mode, and more Part 2, Field Practice in the GardensGuided shooting session among flowers, textures, and natural lightPractical support adjusting exposure and focus in real timeQA and feedback on your shots
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ABOUT HERVEY
BAY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Hervey Bay .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

    Join the Hervey Bay Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Before going for the class I was rethinking whether it would be the right class for me- but Melissa has a way of making one feel more confident and get me out of my comfort zone. I feel more confident setting up the camera and shoot!
    5/5
    Sabita
    2026-05-04
    Relaxed and informative. Enough time to ask questions and practice.
    5/5
    Leanne
    2026-04-20
    It was great to get to know the settings on my camera and then get to practice. Having Melissa there to point out how I could improve my photo image was excellent. Thank you so much, now I am off to keep practising. 😁
    5/5
    Grace
    2026-04-12

    I enjoyed the laid back style of the lesson. I learnt some good tips on framing my composition, the importance of light values in my photography and how to use some of the settings on my camera.
    5/5
    Suzanne
    2026-01-18
    A great event and ideal for beginners or those who have just purchased a new camera. Melissa made us feel at ease and was able to answer all questions and offer solutions for issues we may have had. I came away with more confidence in using the camera and am keen to attend further events.
    5/5
    Bridgit
    2025-11-17
    Very enjoyable and informative. Very helpful to start learning more settings on my camera. Instructor very knowledgeable
    5/5
    Kristen
    2025-09-21

    I thoroughly enjoyed the event and learnt so much.
    5/5
    Di
    2025-09-15
    Neil was very patient and helpful as I am a beginner. He explained things welland showed me how to get better photos. I would go to another session with Neil. He is excellent.
    5/5
    Eileen
    2024-08-19
    Great night with a lovely group of people. Top instructor
    5/5
    Lesley
    2024-07-30

    Very informative, I picked up many tips and hints. Neil is very personable and made sure he spent time with every participant.
    5/5
    Linda
    2024-06-03
    I really enjoyed the event, learnt a lot and had fun. Neil is a very very wonderful teacher with an incredible knowledge. I?m looking forward to the next event.
    5/5
    Klaudija
    2024-06-03
    Neil is such a great instructor.
    5/5
    Stacey
    2024-06-02

    PHOTOS
    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2026-06-09
    Title or Location: Bruny Island Lighthouse, Tasmania
    Taken on Samsung S23FE, edited in Lightroom
    Credit: Jules Heit

    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Beachport, South Australia
    Preparing the table for Christmas Lunch 2023 at a friends house in Beachport, South Australia. Took the opportunity to capture the day from a different view.
    Credit: Kellie Brett
    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2026-05-30
    Title or Location: Maryborough Showgrounds
    This ferris wheel is captured on a 2016 Nikon A100, this capture brings out the retrospective of older digital cameras.
    Credit: Raisha Kumar

    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2026-05-28
    Title or Location: Frosty Fronds
    Whilst driving through Tasmania came across these frozen ferns on the side of the road. Taken on Samsung Galaxy S20FE
    Credit: Jules Heit

    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2026-05-17
    Title or Location: This shot was taken in my backyard
    This is a photo of an Orange Palmdart Butterfly, I see quite a few in my garden it landed in the perfect spot and allowed me to get very close
    Credit: Annie Heathwood
    Facebook: Annie Heathwood
    Instagram: Annie Heathwood
    Hervey Bay Photography Group
    2026-05-13
    Title or Location: Taken at Poona.
    An interesting insect, taken late in the afternoon at Poona.
    Credit: Judy Sumner

    Austin Photography Society
    2026-06-16
    Title or Location: Murphy park, Taylor. TX.
    "Stormy flight". Western Cattle Egrets. There is a large colony of bird's at this location. where they nest each year. (Hundreds) They often take flight in a large group.
    Credit: Stephen Morley
    Facebook: Stephen Morley Photography

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Horton Iris Farm
    I enjoyed a photowalk event with Laurie Gallant and the Sacramento Photography group visiting Horton's Iris Farm. I always bring my Infrared camera with me in hopes of getting some good IR shots. When I saw the old red truck, I HAD to shoot it in IR! This is one of my favorite shots from that day and will go into my portfolio for sure!
    Credit: Jaye Haleryn
    Facebook: Jaye Haleryn Photography
    Northumberland Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Circular Quay Sydney Australia
    I was on holiday in Sydney and I went to Circular Quay to take some night time photos, when I saw that the opera house was lit up. I took a couple of photos ,then went to change my lens.By the time I had done this I saw the lights on the opera house had gone out. I then realised it was a rehearsal for Vivid a Sydney winter light show which takes place around the harbour.
    Credit: David Jackson

    Tampa Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Myakka River State Park, Sarasota
    This was part of a video/photo assignment I did few years ago before my retirement about Florida Vultures, "nature clean-up crews". These are a very interesting and important creatures, they clean dead animals thus preventing the spread of serious diseases.
    Credit: Nino Giannotti

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